Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 28, 2020 ELECTION | FROM PAGE 1 nicipal election of November 2019. Some surrounding communities have changed and consolidated locations, citing COVID-19 precautions. Local election officials have left Malden’s 16 polling places unchanged and will include safety precautions in compliance with local and state guidelines. A listing on the polling places for each precinct and ward appears below. This year’s primary has a great deal of special, local interest since it involves U.S. Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), a lifelong Malden resident, who is locked in a contentious reelection battle versus Democratic challenger U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III. When the race began when Kennedy announced he was challenging the incumbent Sen. Markey over a year ago, it was said the 4th District Congressman had an immediate lead in the polls, largely due to statewide name recognition of his famous political family. As the campaign rolled on right into this, the last week, many political watchers are viewing it as “too close to call,” as both Sen. Markey and Rep. Kennedy have waged a vigorous, pitched battle on both the campaign trail and in a series of televised debates. Sen. Markey, a Townsend www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM Street resident, who has been a presence locally for much of the pandemic this year, including shooting a television campaign ad in Malden, has represented Malden and many communities in the region for nearly 50 years. From state representative in 19731976, he first won a special election to serve out the term of beloved former Malden 7th WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! District Congressman Torbert “Torby” Macdonald, who died in office in May 1976. He then proceeded to serve nearly 40 years in the U.S. House before winning a special election in 2013 to fill the seat of longtime Sen. John Kerry, who became President Barack Obama’s Secretary of State. Sen. Markey was reelected to a full, six-year term in 2014. The winner of the Senate primary will face off against the winner of Tuesday’s Republican primary election between Shiva Ayyadurai and Kevin O’Connor. In addition to the U.S. SenWe Now Offer For Your Eating Pleasure “UBER EATS” Convenient Delivery Service Bianchi’s Pizza and Renzo’s Full Menu To Go Open for Takeout for Bianchi’s Pizza and Renzo’s Food 381 Revere Beach Blvd., Revere 781-284-5600 ate race, there are just two contested races on the Democratic ballot in Tuesday’s primary. In the 35th Middlesex District, which includes four precincts in Malden and seven precincts in Medford, 10term incumbent state Rep. Paul Donato is seeking reelection to an 11th term. Rep. Donato, who is also Second Assistant Majority Leader in the Massachusetts House, is challenged in the Democratic primary by Nichole Dawn Mossalam, an Essex Street, Malden resident. There is no Republican candidate, so Tuesday’s primary winner is the de facto winner for the seat. The only other contested race is for Governor’s Councillor on the Democratic ballot for the Sixth District, which includes Malden. Incumbent Terence Kennedy is facing a challenge from Helina Fontes, a Lynn resident. Congresswoman Katherine Clark (D-5th District, Melrose) is running unopposed on the Democratic ballot but faces a Republican challenger, Caroline Colarusso, a Stoneham resident, in the November general election. State Sen. Jason Lewis (D-5th Middlesex) is running unopposed for reelection to another twoyear term in Tuesday’s primary, with no Democratic or Republican challenger. Thirdterm State Rep. Steven Ultrino (D-Malden) is also running unopposed for reelection in Tuesday’s primary, having first been elected in 2014. He also formerly served on the Malden City Council and School Committee. Middlesex Register of Probate Tara DeChristofaro is also running unopposed for reelection Tuesday. Malden has just over 30,000 registered voters eligible to cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary; in recent primary elections, turnout has been in the mid-to-low teens, percentage-wise. With the Markey-Kennedy race topping the ballot that could rise this time around. Some Malden residents have taken advantage of the mail-in ballot and Early Voting options this election. The polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the following locations: Ward 1 Precinct 1 – Ferryway School, 150 Cross St. Precinct 2 – Ferryway School, 150 Cross St. Ward 2 Precinct 1 – Community Room, 89 Pearl St. Precinct 2 – Irish American Hall, 177 West St. Ward 3 Precinct 1 – Beebe School, K-4 Gymnasium, 401 Pleasant St. Precinct 2 – Beebe School, Music Room, 401 Pleasant St. Ward 4 Precinct 1 – Early Learning Center (Holmes School) Gymnasium, 257 Mountain Ave. Precinct 2 – Senior Center Auditorium, 7 Washington St. Ward 5 Precinct 1 – Salemwood School, 529 Salem St. Precinct 2 – Forestdale School, 74 Sylvan St. Ward 6 Precinct 1 – Mystic Valley Charter Multi-Purpose Room, 4 Laurel St. Precinct 2 – 630 Salem St., Community Room Ward 7 Precinct 1 – Ferryway School, 150 Cross St. Precinct 2 – Suffolk Manor Community Room, 312 Bryant St. Ward 8 Precinct 1 – Linden School, 29 Wescott St. Precinct 2 – Linden School, 29 Wescott St.
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